Atlas! Before 2017 ends, we already moved to our new home! Three years ago after we migrated to United States, my husband and I talked about selling our home and buying a new one. As we enter 2017 – we knew we are to going to sell our home before the year ends and move…

This Holiday Season we want to spend time with my Mom in Philippines, however due to our busy schedule – we don’t think it can be possible. So we decided our Mom to go here in US, since she already have a valid passport. However, there’s only one challenge – To pass the Visa Interview!…

Within 90 days before the 2 yr green card expiration, we (the green card holder) must file Form I-751 to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence Based on Marriage. If we don’t — our conditional resident status will automatically be terminated and USCIS will begin removal proceedings against us! Pretty scary isn’t it? But don’t worry as long…

Jan. 21, 2017 – three weeks before our ROC Filing Schedule (90 days before Green Card 2nd year anniversary), we already received the ROC Notification Letter from USCIS reminding us to file Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Here’s how the ROC Notification Letter from USCIS looks like. Instructions and Requirements were listed…

Jan. 20, 2017: My Behind The Wheel Test. The weather is sooo bad! Raining so heavy, so windy and some flooding around the area. Me and my husband got at the DMV office on time of our appointment. We first checked in ~ the lady on the Behind The Wheel Appointment Counter checked the Learner’s Permit, Proof…

After Halloween, Raymond and Audrey’s Halloween Basket of Candies! Related Topic: Halloween 2016 My Pink Monster still into the character attacking those candies! Playing with her got so much fun! Plus I got a little practice of my photography. Those fur and tail! So Epic! 🙂 Trying to lift her brother’s Halloween Candies! Kinda Heavy.…

One of the celebration I love and most of the kids – is Halloween! It is also a way to get families get together. Every Halloween we go to my sister in law’s house to do trick or treating on their neighborhood. [Related Topic: The day after the Halloween] The Grandma excited holding my daughter – the little Pink…

By standard, we have to travel internationally with our passport valid until 6 months. But what if there’s emergency case and you have to travel immediately with nearly expired passport? Aug. 12, 2016 – I had a case wherein we have to travel immediately due to my father’s passing in Philippines. However me and my son’s Philippines Passport…

We are saddened with my father’s passing in Philippines and first thing I wanna do is to immediately fly back to my home town with my husband and 2 kids. However I got into a panic mode – I don’t know what to do, where to begin, where to go or whom to contact. I…

After trying this recipe out, I would definitely say I will add this to our family recipe from now on. My son says it is like a “White Adobo” on a better tasting and indeed yes it is with a lot of herbs and lemon kick into it! Ohhh sooo delicious!! Full Recipe: Greek Lemon…

You are probably here reading my story because you are afraid of giving birth or haven’t figured out yet about your birthing plan. I have 2 kids, both I gave birth in normal delivery with induced labor. My Non-Epidural Labor Experience: Flashback on 2008 with my first child Raymond, at 37 weeks I’m already feeling early signs…

While wrapping gift for my family and in laws, here’s some last minute gift ideas that I want to share with you. CHESS Set – For my 8 yrs old nephew, since he almost had a lot of toys that a kid could have. He would probably ready to learn how to play a grown up…

Tried the label recipe at the back of celery package from Costco – The Authentic Cowboy Beanless Beef Chili. I followed the label recipe exactly what is says, overall I liked it and very happy with it, however next time I would add more salt (about 2 tsps) and pepper to taste. The Beanless Beef…

One of the Culture Shock in a GOOD WAY that I like is sending Greeting Cards to families and friends. From Simple Birth Announcements, Birthday cards to New Year greetings. I remember when I was a kid – our parents always tell us to write a greetings to our grandparents, Uncles and Aunties but when…

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Welcome to my Site! This is Donna! Engineer turned full time wife to Brent and Super Mom to Raymond and Audrey. This site is our Family Blog that is open to read by everyone. I mostly blog about Immigration, Life in the US, Parenting, Cooking and beyond. I love learning and exploring new things, new values and new ideas from different culture. I believe keeping the good things and leaving the negative behind will make us a better person. Thank you for visiting!